GWS-ADMIN User Accounts Domains And Directory Practice Question
You need to grant a user permission to manage only the 'Marketing' OU. Which administrative role do you assign?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Custom Admin role with OU scope
Custom Admin roles allow granular control over OU access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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User Management Admin
Why it's wrong here
Standard roles usually apply globally unless customized.
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Super Admin
Why it's wrong here
Super Admin has global access, not limited to one OU.
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Custom Admin role with OU scope
Why this is correct
You can create a role and scope it to a specific OU.
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Group Admin
Why it's wrong here
This role manages groups, not OU-level user management.
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